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dragged on

VERB

extend time of action

Synonyms

WEAK

continue draw out endure extend go on slowly keep going lengthen persist prolong protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

WEAK

complete

Example Sentences

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Peru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, according to an early tally by the pollster Ipsos, echoing previous elections that have dragged on for days or even weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Tech stocks dragged on major indexes Monday, with the Nasdaq composite losing 0.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The commission’s investigation dragged on, partly because Musk refused in September 2023 to continue cooperating with the investigation, according to court filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The days dragged on, and they grew heavy with cold again.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt